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Post by gmcgoy on Jan 2, 2014 17:46:42 GMT
I hope I am asking this in the right way/right place on the forum! I had a question about cage bottoms. My cage has bars above a pull out tray. I am wondering if it is better to remove the bars (making sure the tray opening is secure and escape proof) so as to allow a bird access to a nice flat bottom to walk or play on. Or does it matter? Thanks.
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 2, 2014 18:15:17 GMT
I don't think it matters to the bird, but the purpose of those bars is usually to allow birds to walk on the bottom of the cage, without stepping in their droppings. The droppings fall through to the bottom tray, along with seed shells
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Post by Sarah on Jan 2, 2014 18:25:25 GMT
It is best to leave the bars in place, in order to make sure that the bird does not get droppings stuck to their feet, which can cause an infection if the bird has a sore or cut anywhere. The only circumstance in which you need to have a flat bottom to the cage with paper on it is when breeding. Young birds may fall from the nest or be very clumsy when first trying to explore their world, and have their legs fall through the grate.
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Post by Budgiebonkers on Jan 2, 2014 18:41:40 GMT
Bars are also there to keep any diseases that could be in the feces off the bird
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Post by gmcgoy on Jan 2, 2014 18:44:50 GMT
Thank you! I was thinking our bird (when we find one) will get plenty of time out of the cage anyway. The bars stay!
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